Best DD under 10k?

Arachnyd · 07-13-2011, 11:47 AM

What do you think is the best DD under 10k?

thinking of an 03 or 04 Audi A4

Or a BMW 330xi 03-05

Or a 03-06 Cadillac CTS

Anyone else have any ideas?

8cd03gro · 07-13-2011, 01:06 PM

Out of those three I'd pick the cts with the bmw 2nd. I'd be weary of very high mileage though in either one. My family has had horrible experiences with Audi reliability with our former A8L, so I am bias against them, but I have friends who have loved their a4s. Have you looked at the lincoln zephyr/mkz? They're also a nice option.

mikeSS · 07-13-2011, 04:01 PM

i have a BMW for my DD, so this is going to be a bias. i would go with BMW, its made better than the CTS no doubt, i think it would hold up better.

ROD_SS · 07-13-2011, 05:07 PM

i have a BMW for my DD also

CamaroKid300 · 07-13-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

i have a BMW for my DD, so this is going to be a bias. i would go with BMW, its made better than the CTS no doubt, i think it would hold up better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stMARO

i have a BMW for my DD also

Must be nice.

derklug · 07-13-2011, 11:19 PM

A BMW or Audi below 10k is going to quickly introduce you to your local Import specialist. If you are lucky he may name his new boat after you. Acura or Lexus would be better than the Germans, but the Caddy would be easier to get serviced. Saab or Volvo will get your name on a boat and a summer cottage.

a_Username · 07-13-2011, 11:43 PM

IMO, if you're looking for a >$10K DD, then I would be looking for a fuel-efficient one like a Civic or Cobalt.

kevin1106 · 07-13-2011, 11:48 PM

This one is under 10,000 on ebay....

King Sun · 07-13-2011, 11:56 PM

1994-1996 b body

helmincamaro · 07-13-2011, 11:59 PM

I'd steer clear of a higher mileage Audi..... especially if it has a turbo.... when they go, they tend to take out a lot of stuff and cost a lot to repair.

TOMS1SS · 07-14-2011, 12:16 AM

How great can used luxury car be if its under 10k? You can get something new and far more fuel efficient for only a couple grand more....

REDXIIIDave · 08-02-2011, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derklug

A BMW or Audi below 10k is going to quickly introduce you to your local Import specialist. If you are lucky he may name his new boat after you. Acura or Lexus would be better than the Germans, but the Caddy would be easier to get serviced. Saab or Volvo will get your name on a boat and a summer cottage.

ffrcobra_65 · 08-03-2011, 10:38 AM

Best daily driver for $10k .....a Honda Accord or Civic. At this price, Honda is far more reliable that those you listed and those you listed will ultimately, sooner than later, cost you big $$ in repair. Having said that, my DD the past 2 months has been my favorite, 1995 BMW M3.

CaniacFan · 08-03-2011, 11:55 AM

Wish I could afford a DD other than my Camaro - but she loves the ride to and from work everyday!!

07-13-2011, 11:47 AM	#1
Arachnyd Master of all trades Drives: 2many2count Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Chester, OH (near cincy) Posts: 732	Best DD under 10k? What do you think is the best DD under 10k? thinking of an 03 or 04 Audi A4 Or a BMW 330xi 03-05 Or a 03-06 Cadillac CTS Anyone else have any ideas? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS modified extensively. I stretched the body to make it a 4 door, but I swapped in the 3.6L DI V6 for fuel economy. Then I picked up a corvette body around the V8. I also swapped the body for a C2 Z28. (In short I traded it for three cars, a Corvette Z06r, a C2 Camaro Z28, and a Cadillac CTS Summer Performance package 3.6L DI with Aisin 6spd.)

07-13-2011, 05:07 PM	#4
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	i have a BMW for my DD also __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

07-13-2011, 11:19 PM	#6
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	A BMW or Audi below 10k is going to quickly introduce you to your local Import specialist. If you are lucky he may name his new boat after you. Acura or Lexus would be better than the Germans, but the Caddy would be easier to get serviced. Saab or Volvo will get your name on a boat and a summer cottage. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

07-13-2011, 11:48 PM	#8
kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	Here is one... This one is under 10,000 on ebay.... Attached Images

07-14-2011, 12:16 AM	#11
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	How great can used luxury car be if its under 10k? You can get something new and far more fuel efficient for only a couple grand more.... __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

07-13-2011, 01:06 PM	#2
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	Out of those three I'd pick the cts with the bmw 2nd. I'd be weary of very high mileage though in either one. My family has had horrible experiences with Audi reliability with our former A8L, so I am bias against them, but I have friends who have loved their a4s. Have you looked at the lincoln zephyr/mkz? They're also a nice option.

07-13-2011, 04:01 PM	#3
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	i have a BMW for my DD, so this is going to be a bias. i would go with BMW, its made better than the CTS no doubt, i think it would hold up better.

07-13-2011, 11:43 PM	#7
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	IMO, if you're looking for a >$10K DD, then I would be looking for a fuel-efficient one like a Civic or Cobalt.

07-13-2011, 11:56 PM	#9
King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	1994-1996 b body

08-03-2011, 10:38 AM	#13
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	Best daily driver for $10k .....a Honda Accord or Civic. At this price, Honda is far more reliable that those you listed and those you listed will ultimately, sooner than later, cost you big $$ in repair. Having said that, my DD the past 2 months has been my favorite, 1995 BMW M3.

08-03-2011, 11:55 AM	#14
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	Wish I could afford a DD other than my Camaro - but she loves the ride to and from work everyday!!

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